Perhaps not as flashy as some of the brand's other show offerings, the Chronomat model has remained an absolute favorite since it's inception in the early 1940's among travelers who require a reliable, non-fussy instrument to facilitate timekeeping across many various time zones and who are perhaps, less inclined to use their possessions to a showboat.
Indeed the Chronomat has been an important element in the Breitling armory down the several years while quietly accounting for a large proportion of sales against its more obvious sibling, the Breitling Navitimer. This year's edition is presented in an ever so modest 44 mm stainless steel casing and promises, (according to the Breitling press release) to 'conquer all wrist sizes on all continents, although I think 44 mm is still a sizable watch on a smaller wrist, so I'm not so certain about that factual accuracy of the above claims.
The Breitling Chronomat 44 GMT contains the in house C.O.S.C. chronometer Calibre 4 automatic movement, which simplifies the changing of hours on location by thumbing the bezel back or forward over and over while the red-arrow tip GMT/second timezone pointer remains in the same exact position to display the time back home. Rotating the brushed steel bezel offers one more furthering time zone setting.
The Chronomat 44 GMT is available on a nice croc leather band as well as a choice of perforated or ridged rubber, which is far more sporty, or the classic pilot's bracelet. I do think I like the added detail of the square outlined within the circular confines of the dial, exaggerated by the cut of the applied steel hour markers themselves. However, as always; with the Chronomat model, it seems very nicely laid out with all features and functions being clearly visible and every so easy to use, and it really is.
So, while the Chronomat 44 GMT may remain the understated member of the Breitling watches family, it is a pleasant modern rendition of the model which today enjoys classic status and will for many years be the first choice for many discerning travelers alike. I'm still not so sure that it is the watch for all wrists on all continents though, how smaller it might be, but small is something that it is not!
Indeed the Chronomat has been an important element in the Breitling armory down the several years while quietly accounting for a large proportion of sales against its more obvious sibling, the Breitling Navitimer. This year's edition is presented in an ever so modest 44 mm stainless steel casing and promises, (according to the Breitling press release) to 'conquer all wrist sizes on all continents, although I think 44 mm is still a sizable watch on a smaller wrist, so I'm not so certain about that factual accuracy of the above claims.
The Breitling Chronomat 44 GMT contains the in house C.O.S.C. chronometer Calibre 4 automatic movement, which simplifies the changing of hours on location by thumbing the bezel back or forward over and over while the red-arrow tip GMT/second timezone pointer remains in the same exact position to display the time back home. Rotating the brushed steel bezel offers one more furthering time zone setting.
The Chronomat 44 GMT is available on a nice croc leather band as well as a choice of perforated or ridged rubber, which is far more sporty, or the classic pilot's bracelet. I do think I like the added detail of the square outlined within the circular confines of the dial, exaggerated by the cut of the applied steel hour markers themselves. However, as always; with the Chronomat model, it seems very nicely laid out with all features and functions being clearly visible and every so easy to use, and it really is.
So, while the Chronomat 44 GMT may remain the understated member of the Breitling watches family, it is a pleasant modern rendition of the model which today enjoys classic status and will for many years be the first choice for many discerning travelers alike. I'm still not so sure that it is the watch for all wrists on all continents though, how smaller it might be, but small is something that it is not!
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